It’s no secret, the VFX industry is one of the most competitive industries in the world. To be a VFX artist you have to stay at the top of your game and remain there. So if you are looking to stay current on all of the latest industry trends and news, these sites are a great place to look.  

No VFX blog list would be complete without mentioning VFX World Magazine. With multiple news and industry-related articles each day, VFX World Magazine is one of the most active blogs in the world. If you’re into the ‘world’ of 3D animation, you’ll also find their sister blog Animation World to be a fantastic resource for everything from modeling to rendering. 

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When it comes to VFX artists and supervisors it’s hard to think of anyone more famous than Allan McKay. From Blur to Pixar, Allan’s work reaches virtually every major studio in the world. 

Allan has made it his mission to train others on the exciting world of VFX and his site is a perfect place to learn something new. Allan specializes in Houdini and 3DS Max.  
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As the name implies, the Art of VFX focuses mainly on the beauty found in high-end VFX work. Art of VFX features interviews with artists from around the biggest studios in the industry, you won’t find any small-time work here. 

Their site also features a great list of all the major players in the VFX world. If you’re a VFX lover and creator this is the site for you.  

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The ever-growing befores & afters is an online publication that was started by VFX and animation artist Ian Failes. This site is another great source to stay on top of the current industry news and happenings, as well as seeing some cool VFX breakdowns for popular TV shows and movies. 

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Vimeo technically isn’t a blog, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a better source of VFX inspiration in the world. With dozens of curated channels dedicated to VFX work, you’ll never run out of incredible showreels to watch. 

After you find a few videos you like, check the description. Many VFX artists happily share information about how they created their incredible work.

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We’ve talked about Lester Banks on this site before, but when it comes to helpful, actionable content, Lester Banks is the place to go. 

On his site, you’ll find literally hundreds of tutorials for every VFX software from After Effects to Houdini. As a VFX artist, it’s vital that you learn the latest tips and techniques and this is the perfect site to do it. 

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This website is not only a great source for tutorials and informational interviews, but it puts a large emphasis on their gallery showcasing work! This is a site where you can go to be inspired by their educational resources and by other artists like yourself!

Make sure to swing by to see what artists are up to and making, and then make your own and add it! No matter what level you are in your VFX journey, there's a place for everyone there. 

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Founded by industry veteran Randi Altman, postPerspective is a great place to utilize. The site prides itself on bringing the post-production and production community value by sharing intelligence.

This is a great resource to take ahold of to save away for continued use, especially since it is founded by an industry veteran that is set on furthering your career through knowledge.

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What VFX website list would be complete without at least mentioning the team here at ActionVFX? Here on the site, our blog serves as a tool for artists to learn how to create amazing Hollywood-level VFX work from the comforts of their own home. 

From editing tips to compositing tutorials, you’ll find a consistent stream of valuable articles and tutorials. We also give away free stock elements to help you become the best VFX artist you can be.  

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First time here? ActionVFX creates the best pre-keyed stock footage for VFX and filmmaking. (We also have some great 

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From Fire and massive Explosions to Blood and Gore VFX, we have the largest VFX library in the world ready to be composited in your project. Check out over 3,300 VFX stock footage elements right here. 

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